Is Woodhaven a good place to invest?

[Sarah P.]

We are thinking of buying an investment property in Woodhaven - we figure that it is near Forest Park which is amazing and on the J train which gets you to Manhatten. If you pick the right place then Kew Gardens is not too far for the subway and the LIRR.

North of Jamacia Avenue seems better by the park again. 

What do people think and does anyone have any experience of living there?

We would like to keep this property for two - three years and see a good return. Nowhere else in Queens seems as picturesque and as affordable.

We have begun to see plenty of young hipster types heading through on their way to Jamacia and hoped this might help Woodhaven become a bit less boring and a bit more hip!  It could do with one or two restaurants and a codffee shop for local people.